Greek Palaeography Course

Texts, Manuscripts, Editions:
Greek Palaeography, the Transmission of Texts, and Textual Criticism

2025/2026 Winter-term (November through January) Hybrid, non-credit seminar, with the generous support of Dumbarton Oaks

 

Application deadline: April 15, 2025

The North Aegean from Homer to Philip II: Migration and Relocation at Methone from Prehistory to 1923

March 31, 2023

The North Aegean from Homer to Philip II: Migration and Relocation at Methone from Prehistory to 1923

Watch the video archive of Professor Sarah Morris.

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Philanthropy in Motion: Wiener Lab to acquire Industrial micro-CT Scanner

March 24, 2023

Philanthropy in Motion: Wiener Lab to acquire Industrial micro-CT Scanner

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is thrilled to announce its purchase of an industrial mirco-CT scanner to be incorporated at the School’s Malcolm Wiener Laboratory for Archeological Science.

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Εκτόπιση και εξόντωση των Ελλήνων Εβραίων (1943-1944). Ιστορία και μνήμη

March 23, 2023

Εκτόπιση και εξόντωση των Ελλήνων Εβραίων (1943-1944). Ιστορία και μνήμη

Δρ. Οντέτ Βαρών-Βασάρ, Ιστορικός, Συνεργάτις Εβραϊκού Μουσείου Ελλάδας

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Manhattan D.A. Bragg Returns 29 Antiquities to Greece

March 22, 2023

Manhattan D.A. Bragg Returns 29 Antiquities to Greece

NEW YORK, NY -Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., announced yesterday the return of 29 looted antiquities to the People of Greece.

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Hesperia 92.1 Now Online!

March 22, 2023

Hesperia 92.1 Now Online!

Hesperia 92.1 is now available online! Topics in this issue include a reexamination of Middle Helladic Greek settlements and Middle Bronze Age synchronisms using Gray Minyan pottery, a reconstruction of the Palace of Nestor at Pylos, and a reconsideration of the Mycenaean Fountain on the Athenian Acropolis, originally excavated in 1937 and 1938.

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The Asia Minor Disaster and the Humanitarian Response: International Philanthropic Organizations and the Arrival of the Refugees in Greece 1918-1924

March 17, 2023

The Asia Minor Disaster and the Humanitarian Response: International Philanthropic Organizations and the Arrival of the Refugees in Greece 1918-1924

Watch the archive video of the Asia Minor disaster.

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Video Archive : Hephaisteion: Its Date, Interior and Purpose

March 10, 2023

Video Archive : Hephaisteion: Its Date, Interior and Purpose

Watch the video archive of Margaret M. Miles' lecture on the Agora's Hephaisteion temple

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New donations from the collections of Curtis Runnels

March 8, 2023

New donations from the collections of Curtis Runnels

New donations from the collections of Curtis Runnels reach the Gennadius Library: Newspapers from 1825-1834.

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Video Archive: Athletics in Homer’s Odyssey

March 3, 2023

Video Archive: Athletics in Homer’s Odyssey

Watch the video archive of lecture by professor Sanjaya Thakur.

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Artists’ Mobility and Circulation of Luxury Toreutics in the Greek World

February 24, 2023

Artists’ Mobility and Circulation of Luxury Toreutics in the Greek World

Watch our lecture by professor Athanasios Sideris

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Saint Polycarp of Smyrna in travel texts and Smyrnaic editions from the Collection of the Gennadius Library

February 23, 2023

Saint Polycarp of Smyrna in travel texts and Smyrnaic editions from the Collection of the Gennadius Library

On February 23, Smyrna offers special honors to Saint Polycarp, a disciple of Saint John the Theologian, who is considered the first bishop of the city (in the 2nd century A.D.).

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Ο Άγιος Πολύκαρπος της Σμύρνης σε περιηγητικά κείμενα και σμυρναϊκές εκδόσεις από τη Συλλογή της Γενναδείου Βιβλιοθήκης

February 23, 2023

Ο Άγιος Πολύκαρπος της Σμύρνης σε περιηγητικά κείμενα και σμυρναϊκές εκδόσεις από τη Συλλογή της Γενναδείου Βιβλιοθήκης

Στις 23 Φεβρουαρίου η Σμύρνη τιμά ιδιαίτερα τον Άγιο Πολύκαρπο, μαθητή του Ιωάννη του Θεολόγου, ο οποίος θεωρείται πρώτος επίσκοπος της πόλης (2ος αιώνας μ.Χ.).

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American School Releases 141st Annual Report Highlighting Major Accomplishments and Work

February 22, 2023

American School Releases 141st Annual Report Highlighting Major Accomplishments and Work

The American School is pleased to announce the release of its annual report covering the 2021-2022 academic year.

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The Will of a Byzantine Child: Children’s Agency and Child Labor in Byzantium

February 22, 2023

The Will of a Byzantine Child: Children’s Agency and Child Labor in Byzantium

Watch our lecture by professor Youval Rotman.

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“Hopeless, Hopeless, Mercy!”: Pontic Memories with Athanasios Stylidis and Christopher C. King

February 16, 2023

“Hopeless, Hopeless, Mercy!”: Pontic Memories with Athanasios Stylidis and Christopher C. King

Watch our special lecture featuring: Thanasis Stylidis, Yannis Gosios, Nikiforos Fouliras, Stavros Karypidis and Christopher C. King

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Beyond the Northern Aegean: Architectural Interactions across Northern Greece, Macedonia, Thrace, and the Black Sea Regions in the Hellenistic Period - Day 3

February 12, 2023

Beyond the Northern Aegean: Architectural Interactions across Northern Greece, Macedonia, Thrace, and the Black Sea Regions in the Hellenistic Period - Day 3

Watch Day 3 of our "Beyond the Northen Aegean" lecture series.

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Beyond the Northern Aegean: Architectural Interactions across Northern Greece, Macedonia, Thrace, and the Black Sea Regions in the Hellenistic Period - Day 2

February 11, 2023

Beyond the Northern Aegean: Architectural Interactions across Northern Greece, Macedonia, Thrace, and the Black Sea Regions in the Hellenistic Period - Day 2

Watch Day 2 of our "Beyond the Northern Aegean" lecture series.

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Beyond the Northern Aegean: Architectural Interactions across Northern Greece, Macedonia, Thrace, and the Black Sea Regions in the Hellenistic Period - Day 1

February 10, 2023

Beyond the Northern Aegean: Architectural Interactions across Northern Greece, Macedonia, Thrace, and the Black Sea Regions in the Hellenistic Period - Day 1

Watch Day 1 of our "Beyond the Northern Aegean" lecture series.

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Βιβλία της Μικρασίας. Πολιτισμικές διαδρομές του μικρασιατικού ελληνισμού [1764-1922]: Ψηφιακή Έκθεση

February 2, 2023

Βιβλία της Μικρασίας. Πολιτισμικές διαδρομές του μικρασιατικού ελληνισμού [1764-1922]: Ψηφιακή Έκθεση

Ψηφιακή περιήγηση στην έκθεση "Βιβλία της Μικρασίας. Πολιτισμικές διαδρομές του μικρασιατικού ελληνισμού [1764-1922]"

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Books of Asia Minor. Cultural Traces of Asia Minor Hellenism [1764-1922]: Virtual Exhibition

February 2, 2023

Books of Asia Minor. Cultural Traces of Asia Minor Hellenism [1764-1922]: Virtual Exhibition

Τake a virtual tour of the exhibition "Books of Asia Minor. Cultural Traces of Asia Minor Hellenism [1764-1922]"

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Blegen library tour

February 1, 2023

Blegen library tour

Last Friday, 28 students and 3 teachers from the 4th High School of Alimos in Athens visited Blegen Library.

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Making a Splash: Mary C. Sturgeon Discusses <em>The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture</em>

January 19, 2023

Making a Splash: Mary C. Sturgeon Discusses The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture

An interview with Mary C. Sturgeon, author of the newly published volume, The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture (Corinth XXIII.1).

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Remembering Marian McAllister (1927–2022)

January 13, 2023

Remembering Marian McAllister (1927–2022)

On the news of the passing of Editor Emerita Marian McAllister, her former colleague Sarah George Figueira reflects on their time together in the Publications Office. Dr. McAllister served as Editor of Publications from 1972 to 1997.

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Andrew F. Stewart honored with AIA Gold Medal

January 6, 2023

Andrew F. Stewart honored with AIA Gold Medal

Andrew Stewart, Emeritus Professor of History of Art and Classics, passed away at his home in Berkeley on Friday, January 13th, just days after receiving the Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement from the AIA.

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New Publication: <em>The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture</em> (<em>Corinth</em> XXIII.1)

January 6, 2023

New Publication: The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture (Corinth XXIII.1)

The American School of Classical Studies at Athens is pleased to announce the publication of The Gymnasium Area: Sculpture (Corinth XXIII.1), by Mary C. Sturgeon.

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